Dentures in Central TX
What are the benefits of dentures and partial dentures?
Dentures don’t just fill the gap in your smile left by missing teeth. They also restore health and function to your whole mouth, with specific benefits including:
- Clearer speech
- Improved chewing ability
- Better support for facial features and remaining natural teeth
- Renewed confidence and self-assurance
Our doctors use advanced techniques that allow a better fit and function and reverse the sunken-in appearance that is so often seen following tooth loss. Not only can this take years off of your appearance, it can restore poise, improve self-esteem, and allow you to feel comfortable no matter what your day brings.
During your consultation, we will happily discuss these benefits in greater detail to help you understand just how impactful a restored smile can be.
Our Denture Options:
Whether you need a complete replacement or a partial denture to replace just a few missing teeth, Resi-Dental will use the most progressive labs and materials to provide you or your loved one with a customized prosthesis designed to look just like natural teeth.
Our dentists offer two different types:
- Conventional: These rest on the gum tissue and are usually supported by adhesives.
- Partial Dentures: These are supported by dental implants and are removable by the patient.
How do I maintain and take care of my dentures?
Taking care of your dentures is as important as taking care of natural teeth. To maintain them, you should:
- Handle with care: Dentures are easily damaged if dropped or left where children or animals may find them. When removing dentures for cleaning, it is helpful to place a towel over the sink in case they are accidentally dropped.
- Remove and rinse after meals: This helps dislodge debris that could cause odor or discomfort.
- Clean and soak dentures every day: It is easiest to place them into a glass of water or denture cleanser before going to bed. If a denture cleanser is used, always rinse the dentures before inserting into the mouth.
- Brush dentures daily using a soft toothbrush and approved denture cleaner. Remember to do this over a towel in case the dentures drop.
- Take good care of your gums, too! Without natural teeth, there is no reason to floss to maintain healthy gums. Instead, you can brush your gums gently using nonabrasive toothpaste. Doing so helps prevent bacteria and plaque that could degrade the gum tissue and affect the way your dentures fit.
- See your dentist: Regular dental checkups remain important even when you have dentures. These visits may involve a thorough examination of the dentures and will also observe your gums and oral tissue for signs of gingivitis or other infection.
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While every denture wearer is unique, there are many generalizations that hold true with most denture wearers. The bone that holds teeth resorbs (disappears) once teeth are lost. A person that once had well fitting denture or partial denture may find that it does not fit well anymore due to this bone loss. This bone loss occurs and doesn’t stop.
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Please call 737-349-7766 and one of our team members will help arrange an appointment.
Usually, a denture or partial denture can be made and delivered in 2 visits. These visits are typically 1 week a part. We strive to have dentures and partial dentures delivered in a very short amount of time. We do this for many reasons relating to health but quality of life is an important consideration.
When you first begin wearing your new dentures, your dentist may advise you to keep them in your mouth most of the time, even while you sleep. Near-constant wear helps your mouth get used to the feel of your dentures on the gums. Once you are accustomed to your dentures, though, you should take them out for 6 to 8 hours a day. Most people do this when they sleep, placing their dentures in a glass of water or denture solution.
If at all possible, you should not sleep with your dentures in your mouth. There are several reasons to remove the appliance for several hours a day. If you cannot do so when you sleep due to a condition like obstructive sleep apnea, you should remove your dentures at another time.
Wearing dentures for 24 hours a day can lead to significant health risks. Studies have shown that dentures can develop a biofilm of plaque that can cause respiratory infection or other illnesses and disease by harboring bacteria or fungi. Thrush is a common oral infection that has been found in people who wear their dentures for too long each day.
Dentures also affect the gums and underlying bone. The appliance puts pressure on these structures, which contributes to bone resorption. This is the gradual decrease in bone density and volume. Bone resorption is a natural effect of losing natural teeth and wearing dentures. Continual wear speeds up this process. As a result, dentures may become loose more quickly and require more frequent adjustments to prevent falling out or rubbing against the gums.
Getting dentures can be a big adjustment. You will need to learn how to eat and speak with a new set of teeth that aren’t secured as your natural teeth were. In the early days with your new dentures, your gums will be adjusting to biting and chewing. You may also be somewhat sore from any procedures you’ve had done or just from getting used to your new dentition. Avoiding certain foods can help you in this process.
When getting used to your dentures, eat softer foods such as:
Oatmeal
Soft eggs
Applesauce
Pudding
Broth
Yogurt
Mashed potatoes
Generally, it is best to avoid:
Sticky foods
Foods that have small particles, such as popcorn or bagels with small seeds
Hard foods that may cause uneven pressure on the jaw. Examples include nuts, corn on the cob, and carrots.
Tough meats that require a lot of chewing. If a steak causes sore spots, you know it’s too tough.
Also, take care in your consumption of hot foods and beverages. Dentures are insulating and may affect how your mouth senses heat.